Image courtesy of patpitchaya at FreeDigitalPhotos.net I pride myself on my meal planning and grocery shopping efficiency. I used to laugh at the emptiness of the cupboards and the refrigerator as the end of the week, but we always had food for … [Read more...] about Use It Up Challenge: I’m Not Going Grocery Shopping Next Week
Last year, my wife saved us 10% off a substantial liquor store bill just by asking for a discount. As we prepare for our annual summer kick off party this year, we've decided that my wife won't be doing that again. Not because we don't want to save … [Read more...] about Save Big At Costco Liquor Stores
The piece of plastic had been stuck in the outlet on the side of our kitchen island for years. It only affected one of the plugins in the outlet, and we have an abundance of outlets in our kitchen, so fixing it just never was a priority, until I … [Read more...] about CleverDudes Are Self-Reliant: Changing An Electrical Outlet
We were at Bed, Bath, and Beyond over the weekend to buy some pillows. They had some in stock that were similar to pillows we'd owned for several years and were in need of replacement. When we walked in the front door, however, my wife saw something … [Read more...] about Ways My Wife Saves Us Money: Bed, Bath And Beyond Patio Furniture Edition
The blinking light on our phone base signaled there was a message waiting in our voice mail system. The message was from Oriental Trader, stating their records indicated we made a large order about this time year, and if we were … [Read more...] about Ways My Wife Saves Us Money: Expired Coupon Edition
My son and I shared a fun experience over the weekend building a computer together. He had saved up money from his part-time job and wanted to upgrade his gaming rig. His primary motivation in building his own system was that he could pick the exact … [Read more...] about Which Is Cheaper: Buy a Computer or Build Your Own?
Millions of people battle with debt that they cannot control. Much of that debt is in the form of credit card debt. Fortunately, there are some easy way to battle the beast and keep yourself out of hot water. Always Pay Off The Balance Every … [Read more...] about Plastic Problems: Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
I found myself at a big box hardware store over the weekend, looking at materials to build a fire pit in my backyard. Others in the neighborhood have semi-permanent fire pits built with rocks, patio blocks, and even concrete. They look really cool, … [Read more...] about A Lesson In Value: Loving the Idea More Than The Reality
